Government of Puerto Rico News

Puerto Rico to join US first responder network

Puerto Rican governor Ricardo Rossello announced that the island will be joining the FirstNet first responder network as part of a project to...

The adjustment path that hits the government

Title III for Roads will affect PREPA and Retirement Systems

Editorial: Agreement Reached Is the Right Path for PREPA

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority already has the tool that allows it to begin its restructuring process, and, with it, address its severe...

For Puerto Rico’s Workers Debt Crisis Won’t End Christmas Bonus

Despite a mounting series of bond defaults and a cash crunch so severe it’s left the Caribbean island under federal financial oversight, Puerto Rico...

Puerto Rico gov vows to fight possible furloughs amid crisis

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico's governor made a last-ditch effort Thursday to persuade a federal control board that furloughing tens of ...

Good opportunity for the agenda

The government of Puerto Rico to bring other urgent issues to Trump

Puerto Rico budget prioritizes pensions over debt

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló presented a fiscal year 2018 budget Wednesday that allots at least $2.04 billion for pensions and nothing for the...

Structural reform gets under way

Following approval of the legislation that will serve as a basis for his government, Rosselló now focuses on reorganizing the structure

Puerto Rico legislators pledge relief to local bondholders

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Top Puerto Rico legislators pledged on Thursday to help local investors in government bonds who face deep losses ...

Puerto Rico governor: 'We still need some more help' from Washington

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló is warning that his government needs broader assistance from the federal government, calling on the Pentagon ...

Carlos García refutes detractors

He says that Puerto Rico is under control of the federal entity because of the lack of fiscal discipline

Puerto Rico Will Close 184 Public Schools Amid Severe Economic Crisis

(SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico) — Puerto Rico is closing 184 public schools in a move expected to save millions of dollars amid a deep economic crisis that...

Labor opposition to bill

Union leaders criticize its austerity measures

Puerto Rico governor meets with top US officials amid crisis

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's governor met on Friday with the U.S. treasury and health secretaries to seek support in pulling the...

Maria hit 9 days ago. Less than half of the Puerto Rico National Guard is on duty.

But nine days after Hurricane Maria, a striking trend has emerged: Less than half of the 8,000 members of the Puerto Rico National Guard are on duty.